Which one of the following statements concerning the natural vegetation of India is not correct?
[CDS II 2016]
1) Sal is found in moist deciduous forests.
2) Casuarina is largely found along the coastal region of Tamil Nadu.
3) Deodar is a coniferous species of tree.
4) Shola forests are found mainly on the upper reaches of Himalaya.
4) Shola forests are found mainly on the upper reaches of Himalaya.
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1) Tropical Evergreen Forest
Location- Western Slope of W. Ghats, NE Hilly regions, A&N islands
Weather- Warm and humid area
Rainfall- 200 cm+
Temperature- 22°C+
Trees- 60 m+ height- No definite time to shade leaves
Species- Rosewood Mahogany, Ebony
2) SEMI – EVERGREEN FORESTS
Location- Less rainy areas (Mixture of Evergreen and moist deciduous)
Species- White Cedar, Hollock etc.
3) DECIDUOUS FORESTS
MOST WIDESPREAD FOREST IN INDIA
a.k.a Monsoon Forests
Rainfall- 70-200 cm
i) Moist Deciduous Forests-
Location- NE States, Himalayas, Odisha, W Ghats
Species- Teak, Sal, Seesam, Mahua, Amla, Sandalwood etc.
ii) Dry Deciduous-
Covers vast area
Rainfall- 70-100 cms
Region- UP + Bihar
Species- Tendu, Khair, Bel.
Trees shed their leaves in dry seasons